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In reply to the discussion: Can we talk about a Maximum Wage? [View all]redqueen
(115,103 posts)21. I've been saying we need one for years.
And then there's this:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024414320
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the money for CEO's isn't in wage/salary, it's in 'incentive compensation' that
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#1
Yep. Enforcement is the problem, but the standards nevertheless have to be set.
loudsue
Jan 2014
#12
Ben and Jerry's set theirs at 10x the lowest paid worker which is the Green Party's proposed
adirondacker
Jan 2014
#59
I was responding to your argument on companies cutting jobs to go around the idea in the OP.
Half-Century Man
Jan 2014
#33
Nothing, because you've pretty well ensured that you will be broke very quickly.
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#26
As I said, in a sane system one would start a business because they want to do
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#34
Personally I think two things would go the furthest. Eliminate any distinction between incomes.
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#51
Or a living wage....no one is talking about a living wage, was popular at one time.....now??
a kennedy
Jan 2014
#9
If you have a machine shop you are putting money into, the money for the business is a deduction
haele
Jan 2014
#41
It's not likely I can sell you anything. But I have zero respect for great wealth.
hunter
Jan 2014
#55
The "minimum wealth" for both the foolhardy and the not foolhardy could be kept in trust.
hunter
Jan 2014
#58
Funny. Professional sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB all have salary caps/luxury taxes
Yavin4
Jan 2014
#36
Rather than a Maximum Wage that attempts to pin some number on an amorphous concept
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#53